CORDELL HOUSTON
Pulaski,TN
Summary
Reliable early-career butcher and machine operator with strong safety habits, equipment handling skills, and attention to detail. Experienced in meat cutting, product packaging, and maintaining clean work areas to support quality and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
BUTCHER
WOODARDS MARKET
Shelbyville, Tennessee
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Trimmed, weighed, and packaged fresh meats for optimal display and timely customer orders.
- Used saws, grinders, and knives safely during daily butcher prep.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, tools, and refrigeration equipment to ensure food safety throughout shifts.
- Prepared beef, pork, and poultry for customer orders at Woodards Market meat counter. to Woodards Market meat counter specs.
Machine Operator
Magotteaux
Pulaski, Tennessee
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored machine performance to identify and address issues during grinding media production runs
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize production efficiency and maintain quality of cast parts within process limits
- Operated Magotteaux production equipment to maintain compliance with safety standards
Education
GED -
VO TECH
PULASKI TN01-2004
Skills
- Butchery techniques
- Meat cutting
- Carcass breakdown
- Precision cutting
- Knife safety
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Temperature control
- Packaging techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Meat seasoning
- Attention to detail
Timeline
BUTCHER
WOODARDS MARKET
04.2025 - 08.2026
Machine Operator
Magotteaux
01.2024 - 10.2024
GED -
VO TECH